Training Update: Oscar
Hereās Oscar looking like a million bucks with Melonie Rainey in the saddle. We got an update recently from Melonie, who reports, āOscar is doing excellent! But.ā¦itās up and down. He can be a real booger. He started bucking WAY too frequently with Zack [Melonieāsā¦
Get well, Anderson!
Anderson is experiencing some complications related to his gelding surgery. He has increased swelling and general discomfort along with slightly depressed attitude. He was started on antibiotics today, and this will delay his discharge from Cedarbrook Vet Care. Weādā¦
Nala the Wonder Horse
What a difference a pair of shoes can make! Nala is doing much better in her new shoes donated by our farrier Jake Cowden. She is much more balanced and comfortable with a rider over the last two weeks since the shoes were put on. We took her on 3 trail rides thisā¦
Our darling Bridgit!
The nickering QUEEN! There is not a lot about this cute little mareās personality that wonāt make you fall absolutely head over heels in LOVE with her! She is the type of girl that when you come up to her stall or her turnout paddock, she will come RUNNING to greetā¦
Training Update: Annabelle
Annabelle is getting settled into the routine at Safe Harbor Stables. For the first week she was a bit nervous when other horses where being moves around from turnout or to the arena. She also would start calling and running even if the horse across from her went outā¦
Training & Heath Update: Sapphire
Since last fall, our āArabian Gemā Sapphire has had 3 separate mild colic episodes. The first two were easily managed with pain reliever, walking and monitoring. The most recent event, at the end of March, required an emergency vet call to get her feeling better.ā¦
Training Update: Einstein
Einstein is a true smarty-pants! We have introduced tack and a riderās weight, taking things slowly as he still has some weight and muscle to gain over his back. He has been an absolute gem about everything. He is getting used to the flag work and connects very wellā¦
May 21st is āGive Your Former Stallion a Bathā Day
Hereās Dr Hannah, teaching Anderson the joys of bathing on a warm day in late Spring! This was a great learning moment for our former wild stallionā¦and as it turned out, a learning moment for all of us as well. Although Anderson had been checked carefully for liceā¦
Joel Conner Clinic Report: Cameo
SAFE volunteer Casey worked with Cameo during the groundwork portion of the clinic: I worked Cameo in the Joel Conner clinic for the first time since she returned to SAFE. The first day her feet were quite stuck and she had changing eyes issues, which resulted in someā¦
New Video: Orion
Orion is finishing 90 days of training with Nick Donohue. He has come a long way from his intake and has turned out to be a wonderful riding partner. He is ready to start his new life! https://youtu.be/NeXaeeDjbo0
Checking in with Sage
Horsemanship Volunteer Phoebe had this to say about her work with Sage and helping her get more comfortable and giving when asked to pick her hooves: Sage- a strong personality who has had things her way for quite a while. Roped her hinds again. Doesnāt take her asā¦
Teddi and the Importance of Groundwork
Teddi has been working on relaxing and gentling with Horsemanship Volunteer Phoebe. We have seen wonderful changes in Teddi over the last few months as she develops more of a bond with Phoebe. We want to take a quick moment to acknowledge and thank Phoebe for herā¦
Amelia Makes Progress!
Glowing reports on Ameliaās progress from our Horsemanship Volunteer Phoebe! We will be talking with Joel Conner during this weekās clinic about his thoughts on offering her as a very light riding horse or a kids lead line. She is a sweet girl and in the right homeā¦
Foster Update: Piper
Little miss Piper has grown this summer into such a nice little lady. She spends nearly all of her time living like a wild horse with our herd in the large pasture, but she shows off her manners every time we handle her. Some of her milestones include: standingā¦
